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May 7, 2026HealthcareOpen Access

Bridging the Knowledge–Practice Gap in Cervical Spine Injury First Aid: A Cross-Sectional Study in Southern Saudi Arabia

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YKYahya H. KhormiMJMohammad A. JareebiAMAli Y. Madkhali

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Overview

Cross-sectional study assesses public awareness of first aid for cervical spine injuries, highlighting critical training gaps.

Key Points

  • This study aims to evaluate public awareness and preparedness for first aid in cervical spine injuries across southern Saudi Arabia.
  • Cross-sectional design involving 1179 adults from Jazan, Aseer, Al-Baha, and Najran
  • Utilized a validated online questionnaire to assess awareness and responses
  • Performed multiple linear regression analysis to identify predictors of awareness
  • Mean awareness score was 16.0 ± 4.8 out of 20, indicating an 80% awareness level
  • 87% of participants had good awareness about CSIs and recognized the importance of stabilization techniques
  • Only 39% attended formal medical training, revealing a knowledge-practice gap

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Khormi et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69fc2c718b49bacb8b347fb6https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare14091241
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